--- title: "NP610/16 Orthotic Service provision" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000461059" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000461059" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000461059.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000461059.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")" published: "2017-03-07" --- # NP610/16 Orthotic Service provision Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000461059 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000461059) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000461059.json) ## Summary The Common Services Agency (also known as NHS National Services Scotland) is undertaking a tender for the "NP610/16 Orthotic Service provision," focusing on the health industry in the UK. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with both the East and West of Scotland regions set to receive orthotic services. The tender period previously closed on 20 December 2016, and the contracts were signed on 17 February 2017, reflecting an indicative annual spend of £439,000 for the West and £420,000 for the East, amounting to a total value of approximately £4,292,485. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that can provide qualified orthotic staff at various levels (4 to 7). Firms with expertise in service provision for NHS health boards and those capable of meeting strict regulatory and training standards will find suitable prospects here. The NHS's emphasis on community benefits and fair work practices underscores the importance of quality service delivery, making this a valuable opportunity for stakeholders engaged in health and therapeutic services. ## Notice The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Orthotic Services ('Services') including the provision of Level 4 Orthotic Assistant, Level 5 Orthotist, Level 6 Orthotist and Level 7 Orthotist on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities'). ### Lot Information West of Scotland region: Orthotic service provision (only) Provision of Orthotic services (only) for in-scope NHSS West of Scotland Healthboards. Healthboard coverage includes the following HBs: A&A, D&G, LAN, GG&C, HIG, WI.. Indicative annual spend is currently 439k GBP per annum Renewal: Two (2) twelve (12) month optional extensions are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority. East of Scotland region: Orthotic service provision (only) Provision of Orthotic services (only) for in-scope NHSS West of Scotland Healthboards. Healthboard coverage includes the following HBs: BOR, FIF, LOT, FOR, TAY, GRA, SHE, ORK.. Indicative annual spend is 420k GBP per annum. Renewal: Two (2) twelve (12) month optional extensions are available on this framework at the sole discretion of the Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR276003 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Feb 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,292,485 | | Lots value | £4,292,485 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") | | Locality | LARKHALL | | Post town | Motherwell | | Postcode | ML9 2QX | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85111600 - Orthotic services ## Release History - 7 Mar 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR276003 - 4 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV262797 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV262797 NP610/16 Orthotic Service provision - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Orthotic Services ('Services') including the provision of Level 4 Orthotic Assistant, Level 5 Orthotist, Level 6 Orthotist and Level 7 Orthotist on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities'). - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR276003 NP610/16 Orthotic Service provision - The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as National Services Scotland) ('the Authority') acting through its division National Procurement, is undertaking this procurement of Orthotic Services ('Services') including the provision of Level 4 Orthotic Assistant, Level 5 Orthotist, Level 6 Orthotist and Level 7 Orthotist on behalf of all entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, (i.e. all NHS Scotland Health Boards, Special Health Boards and the Authority or other NHS Organisation established pursuant to the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978), any integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to the new Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014 (collectively hereafter referred to as 'Participating Authorities'). ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000461059 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.htmlh ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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